Mrs. Saundra W. Wise

She died peacefully, surrounded by her family, confident in the knowledge of Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Born in Greensboro, NC on March 9, 1939, she was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. As a graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, in 1961 with a B.S. in education, she was an avid educator. Her favorite things to do were spending time with her family, cooking, entertaining, volunteering at church, playing bridge and watching the Atlanta Braves.

She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Way II. She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Wise of Newnan; daughters, Robin DeMaio of Newnan and Ashley Helvig of Fayetteville; mother, Bonnie Lee Way; brother, William A. Way III; sister-in-law, Brenda Way; and grandchildren, Kirk DeMaio, Frank DeMaio, Danielle DeMaio, Andrew Helvig and Abigail Helvig.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 25 from 6 until 8 p.m. and also prior to the service on Saturday, April 26 from 1 until 2 p.m at Word of God Lutheran Church, 303 Kelly Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at the same location.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Lung Association in the name of Saundra Wise. (www.lung.org )